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Keith Linwood Stover - Curator
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The Cyber Art Show
"Bringing the Museum to You"
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
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“I am inspired by my own travels. Places and people offer me new scenarios and feelings to pour into my painting. Europe, USA, Asia, all cultures suggest diversity, to which I want to be the eye witness. On the other hand, art is a lens that translates the outside world for me to understand it and connect to humanity.
My way to achieve this is either paint on location, or take notes and draw sketches when I travel. I strive to work by memory, which requires a deeper observation; I select only what really reso-nates within. If I use my own photos I draw an edited version of the subject. Then I decide my own color arrangement, according to my mood and pre-mix a limited number of colors on my palette. At this point the brushwork should be (or at least appear) the easiest and most effortless. In other words, the painting should paint itself!
Ultimately I want the viewer to get lost in a timeless story. It's my highest reward. And a bet every single time.”
Gallery #643B
March 23, 2018
Twelve Pieces by Contemporary Artist
Mandar Wagholikar (Born 1973)
 Mandar Wagholikar - Rain Clouds over Alameda Beach |  Mandar Wagholikar - Morning Wonder at the Beach |  Mandar Wagholikar - Mid-Morning on Crown Beach |
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 Mandar Wagholikar - Feel the Magic |  Mandar Wagholikar‎ - Rose Bush at Corner Intersection |  Mandar Wagholikar - Pink Flowers |
 Mandar Wagholikar‎ - Afternoon Scene on Half Moon Bay, CA |  Mandar Wagholikar - Blooming Bush Resting over the Fence (plein air) |  Mandar Wagholikar - Summertime Backyard Scene (plein air) |
 Mandar Wagholikar - Wildflowers on Crown Beach |  Mandar Wagholikar - A Beautiful Sunset |  Mandar Wagholikar - Magic of Alameda Sunset |
- Image of the Day -
"Rain Clouds over Alameda Beach"
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Feature Artist Bio
By permission of the artist, The Cyber Art Show is pleased to feature the second of two 12-piece exhibitions of works by American painter Mandar Wagholikar (born 1973 in India).
Mandar Wagholikar is an award-winning artist who is inspired by the magic of nature. He loves painting landscapes in a vibrant and energetic style using soft pastels. He sells his art for home or office décor and also enjoys teaching art to artists at all levels of skill. Please connect with him through email, Facebook or his Etsy shop for inquires about his paintings and art classes.
After spending 12 years in New York, Mandar moved to California in 2014 and has been inspired by the beauty of the West Coast ever since. He enjoys painting Alameda and the SF Bay landscapes in all their glory and feels the region’s natural beauty offers a lot of inspiration to let lose his creative spirit.
Mandar’s art was featured in two recent publications, Alameda Magazine and Alameda Architectural Preservation Society’s Quarterly publication (see links below).
http://www.oaklandmagazine.com/January-February-2017/Far-From-Finance/
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He was the winner of the People’s Choice award at the 2017 Plein Air Paint Out event in Alameda chosen from forty accomplished artists from all over the country.
Mandar worked in the fast-paced world of financial services for 12 years before returning to his first passion of painting. He has 16 years of professional experience and holds an MBA and Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Etsy shop: www.Etsy.com/shop/mandarwagholikar
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mandarfineart
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ARTIST'S OFFICIAL BIO (see above)
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Mandar Wagholikar's
FACEBOOK ARTIST'S PAGE
www.Facebook.com/mandarfineart
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
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“Living this life in Alameda in the midst of nature and beauty—that is really the driving factor in everything that has happened to me.”
